Boy · #5,683 in 2026

Jakye

Name: Popularity of the name Jakye in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jakye, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,683

Peak Rank

#4,160 (2009)

Total Babies

387

5-Yr Trend

+16%

2000

First Year

2026

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#4160

Peak Rank

387

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jakye

Jakye first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2000, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 24 Jakyes were born — ranking #4,160 that year. As of 2026, Jakye ranks #5,683 for baby boys with 16 births, rising sharply (+16% over the past five years). In total, more than 387 Jakyes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Jakye

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jakye is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Jackie
Jacky
Jacko
Jacki
Jakie
Jackey
Jacka
Jako
Jaki
Jacquet
Jaka
Jakki

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jakye

What does the name Jakye mean?

Jakye is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jakye in 2026?

In 2026, Jakye ranks #5,683 among boys' names in the U.S., with 16 babies given the name that year.

When was Jakye most popular?

Jakye reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #4,160 that year with 24 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jakye most popular?

Jakye has historically been most popular in Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jakye.

Is Jakye a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jakye is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Jakye?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jakye include Ebin, Jamaris, Naheem. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jakye

Jakye is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 387 births in the dataset. Jakye's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #4,160. Use the chart and map above to compare Jakye's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.